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Get your Tickets NOW: An Evening with the STARS
Join us on Friday, October 9, 2026, for An Evening with the STARS at Northridge Country Club. Celebrate the achievements of San Juan Unified alumni who are Service-Oriented, Trailblazing, Accomplished Role Models Who Shine Bright while supporting programs that enrich the lives of students and educators. Get your tickets now!
Meet Our 2026 STARS Honorees
Meet the San Juan Education Foundation’s 2026 STARS honorees! Kevin McCarty, Aomboon Deasy and Mark Hoffmann will join the STARS Hall of Fame, while Shannan Brown will receive the Legacy STAR Award. Join us October 9 as we celebrate their extraordinary accomplishments and invest in the next generation of San Juan Unified students.
Bid Now: Dinner on the Tower Bridge
Bid on an unforgettable dinner on Sacramento’s iconic Tower Bridge while supporting students and educators across San Juan Unified.
Inaugural ACHIEVE Scholarship Celebration
The inaugural ACHIEVE Scholarship Celebration honored graduating seniors and the generous scholarship funders helping students pursue their dreams.
Game Changers!
The San Juan Education Foundation was honored to receive the Game Changer Award at San Juan Unified’s annual Most Valuable Partner Celebration. This special recognition celebrates organizations that are expanding their impact and strengthening support for students,...
San Juan Education Foundation Awards ACHIEVE Scholarships
The San Juan Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 ACHIEVE Scholarship Program, awarding 51 scholarships to graduating seniors across San Juan Unified School District. Thanks to the generosity of donors, community partners, scholarship...
$1 Million Invested in Local Schools
In December 2025, we reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in total investments supporting students and classrooms across the San Juan Unified School District. Since our founding, the Foundation has worked to bridge funding gaps in public education by...
Looking for our 2026 STARS!
We are accepting nominations for the 2026 STARS Hall of Fame and Awards. The annual awards celebrate extraordinary alumni, educators and community partners who exemplify innovation, leadership and excellence. This year, the San Juan Education Foundation will honor...
San Juan Education Foundation Awards Grants Thanks to $100,000 Award from Link Logistics Funding
The San Juan Education Foundation announced the awarding of educator grants to six schools across the San Juan Unified School District, made possible through generous support from the Link Logistics Community Grants Program.
These grants fund transformational, site-based projects that strengthen learning environments, expand access to modern tools and technology, and remove barriers to student success.
Celebrating Two Decades of Grantmaking Impact
From dreams to delivery, the San Juan Education Foundation has invested $1M+ in educator-led ideas that make learning more equitable and impactful.
And our Inaugural Legacy STAR Award Winner is…
For 25 years, Evelyn Margolin served as a beloved and visionary special education teacher in San Juan Unified, serving students across grade levels and abilities with unwavering compassion and skill. Throughout her remarkable career, she has been a guiding light...
$126,000 Awarded So Far this School Year
Check out our grant recipients for the 2025-26 school year! From hands-on STEM experiences to new tools that support literacy, wellness, and the arts, each project reflects the dedication and imagination of our San Juan Unified educators. Join us in celebrating their...